Risks and Complications of Fracture Surgery
Short answer: Like any surgery, fracture surgery has risks: infection, delayed healing, thrombosis and, rarely, nerve or vascular injury. They are uncommon and are reduced with proper evaluation, careful technique and follow-up. The surgeon explains them during the consultation.
Learning about the risks of fracture surgery is part of making a responsible decision.
Possible complications
Infection, delayed healing, thrombosis and, rarely, nerve or vascular injury.
How they are reduced
A complete pre-operative evaluation, careful technique and close follow-up. The team's experience influences results.